Strange Co-worker?

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One of my coworkers has me wanting to quit. She is very strange. She has made numerous med-errors, signs off treatments that she hasn't done, gives narcotics without signing them off, and then goes around telling everyone that she is a "strickly by the book nurse". All of the staff that works with her with the exception of our unit manager all think that there is something wrong with her. We try to get along with her for sake of teamwork, but she has a holier than thou attitude and cannot be approached about anything someone sees her do, or says she has done. She has a lot of issues related to our job yet is unable to compromise on ways to make things easy, right, or what ever the case may be. She has told many lies about our coworkers including myself, yet no disciplinary action is taken against her. I think the med-errors alone would be enough for her to lose her job, yet she is still employed with us.

I tried to change units, but that fell thru, so any suggestions?

Originally posted by lateblumer

Our place is supposed to have an open door policy. There are rumors that fly around there all the time tho. and rumors that a nurse is calling the board always warns our supervisor who calls the BON and speaks to her friend. Then this nurse always seems to get away with just a talking to. I am afraid of what I may be getting myself into, and then think about someones life could be at stake and i don't know what to do first.

Simple. Do not talk about it. That way there are no rumors that you are calling. Just be quiet and do it. Surly there are whistle blower laws for health care workers in you state.

Ask yourself which is MORE important this one job or your patients? This is not the last job on earth. On the other hand it could be a patient's last breath.

Thank You...........

I will let you all know what happens in the end :nono:

Specializes in cardiac, diabetes, OB/GYN.

Documentation is the only way.....

Originally posted by lateblumer

Thank You...........

I will let you all know what happens in the end :nono:

I wish you well what ever you deside will take courage. Just remember to hold your own head high. (((hug)))

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